The Count Of Monte Christo
Noisettes Lyrics

So the Count of Monte Christo
The singer of the song, the Count of Monte Cristo, is introduced

Threw the cape over his head
The Count is described taking action to conceal his identity

Gave me a penny for my thoughts
The Count gave some form of compensation for the person's thoughts, which may be seen as valuable information

But didn't get no change, and
The Count didn't receive any information or benefit from the exchange

Old aged rhythms
The Count's thoughts are described as ancient or outdated

They were singing in his brain for
These outdated thoughts were pervasive and persistent

A mechanical crusade
The Count was faced with a challenge or obstacle

Tried to shoot down his aeroplane
This obstacle may have been violent or destructive

I see, you see
This phrase may indicate agreement or shared experience

Ain't no more honey from this bee
There is no more sweetness or goodness left in a situation

Stung you've got a hold on me
The person is feeling the effects of a negative situation or relationship

I want to make you feel so special
The artist desires to create a positive experience or emotion for someone else

It's time to break the ice
It's time to overcome any awkwardness or distance between two people

Bless you and your wicked ways
The singer may be expressing sarcastic admiration or appreciation for someone's negative actions

For I guess that these are stanger days
The singer acknowledges that the current situation or period of time is strange or unfamiliar

But the tact must change for
There needs to be a shift or adjustment in approach

The duchess to reveal her face
The artist may be referring to someone revealing their true self or identity

I'd give you all my pennies
The singer would give all they have to show appreciation or gratitude

For your gallantry at tomorrow's gate
The singer may be praising someone's courage or bravery in the face of future challenges

To be immortal is commonplace
The idea of immortality is common or ordinary

Except for man, all creatures are
Humans are the exception to this commonality

They would be in a cage
Other creatures would be contained or restricted

Especially the superstars
Noteworthy individuals would be even more likely to be confined or constrained

So bind my hands
The Count may be expressing a desire to be restrained or controlled

And tie me to the old oak tree
This restraint would involve being tied to a significant or meaningful object

A mechanical crusade
The obstacle or challenge returns

Tried to shoot down his aeroplane
The Count is still facing violent opposition